Will Capitol Hill soon resemble the Hoth system?

So we're supposed to get 4-8 in. of snow in the next day or so - the wheels will need tank treads. I was already out in it and it wasn't pretty. Let's hope my Tauntaun doesn't die before I reach the first marker...

As I appreciate te "boots on the ground" perspective to the lofty MSM view, here is something along those lines for the "riots that weren't really", but it's "post riot" long after the MSM has turned their wandering eye away....

I want to focus this post on Iraq, for one simple reason - the third round of elections are ten days away or so. That said, a positive picture of what is going on and the unreported sucesses needs to be present to offset the villany of the MSM. Check out ThreatsWatch, a blog maintained by Bill Roggio; who is on the ground in Iraq relaying what he sees and expriences much like Michael Yon does (another blog I have referenced often for a "what's really going on" look at things).

With sources like this, I don't understand why people even watch the news anymore. I've come to the conclusion that at least the major networks secretly want Iraq to fail, and if it does, so goes the Bush Administration; the real target. As I was walking around the FDR memorial with my uncle a few nights ago, we discussed this: how the MSM isn't worth the time they devote to "reporting" the news.

Peter Brookes, of The Heritage Foundation, has a column about clear progress in Iraq. In addition to that, another article about progress in Iraq and why Democrats refuse to acknowledge it.

The huge problem here, political infighting and grabs for power being a part of all that, is that we live in a fast paced society that wants it all here and now. Have we forgotten that we're engaged in bringing an entire country back to its feet (after crushing a ruthless dictator) in hopes that it will be a beacon in a volitile region? Has history taught us nothing? Consider how it took decades to rebuild Japan and Germany (not to mention the rest of post WWII war torn Eroupe). Juxdipose that against the fact that our current war in Iraq started in the spring of 2003, just two and a half years ago, and in 10 days there will be a third round of elections, having already agreed (and voted on) to a constitution that would govern the country. Progress is being made and people refuse to acknowledge it. Having patience in such a fast paced world to actually get a long term job does not seem to be the hallmark of some lawmakers in congress, much less the various special interests that congress caters to. Also, it would seem that many have forgotten the run up to this war and how it was openly noted and documented that Mr. Hussien had violated a dozen or so UN resolutions directed towards his country and his regime. The world community had a choice to make, continue to be spit upon by Saddam in his defiance or stand up and do something about it. The latter was chosen and acted upon by the Bush Administration and statements for action were made by Democrats in congress that are now trying to vilify our action there, not to mention John Kerry going as far to imply that our troops are terrorists (Capitian's Quarters has the exerpts from CBS). I don't even want to expound on the self absorbed actions and motives of former Attorney General Ramsey Clark - the one who holds Saddam's hand....

Iran just months away from nuke

A watchful eye must be kept on Iran, not just because of possible nuclear capibilities but also because of increased relations with Russia and the influece Iran could have on Iraq in the future. Joel Rosenberg is at the forefront of such observing.